From Betty Thomason Owens:
Christmas Oatmeal Cookies1 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. salt
1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)
1 cup light brown sugar
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped, dried cranberries
3 ½ cups oatmeal
1 cup white chocolate morsels
Heat oven to 350°
Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, combine softened butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Add flour mixture and mix on low (or use a spoon) to blend. Add cranberries, oatmeal, and chocolate morsels.
Drop by tablespoonsful onto a cookie sheet (sprayed with pam or lined with parchment paper), leaving about 3 inches between each one. Bake 6 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven and let cookies stand about 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies
"My favorite recipe on any occasion is one that I don’t have to cook."
From Jerusha Agen, when asked if she had a favorite Christmas recipe:
"I do! But it’s a coveted secret. They’re simply called Bun Bars, and they’re to-die-for!"
From Julie Arduini:
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE
1 12 oz bag peanut butter chips
1 12 oz bag milk chocolate chips
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, divided in half
1/4 cup butter, divided.
Take the peanut butter chips, half the milk and butter and place in microwave safe bowl. Put on for two minutes, check after one minute, stirring. Sometimes it's done before two minutes. Pour into 13x9 dish.
Take the milk chocolate chips, the other half of milk and butter and place in separate microwave safe bowl. Repeat microwave directions from above. When everything is melted and stirred, pour on top of peanut butter mixture. Let set in fridge, cut into squares and enjoy!
From Sheryl Holmes:
Long tradition has been to fix an egg soufflé the day before Christmas, so that on Christmas morning, all a tired mother has to do is stick it in the oven and pout her feet up while the hustle and bustle of morning delights and excitement exude the house. The warm cheesy aroma fills the house as it bakes, and everyone enjoys without a lot of fuss in the kitchen!
Christmas Morning EGG SOUFFLE:
1 (8 oz.) sharp Cheddar cheese
16 slices of white bread, crust removed and cubed
6-8 eggs
3-4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. cornflakes
1/2 c. melted butter
(Left over ham roast is best, deli ask for chunks).
Butter 8 slices of bread sparingly and place in well greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Layer with cheese. Butter 8 additional slices of bread and place on top of cheese. Beat eggs and add milk and mustard. Beat until well mixed. Pour over everything.
Cover with foil and place in refrigerator overnight. In the morning, pop it in the oven, uncovered. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees until golden brown. Serves 8. (fancy add-ins would be sautéed mushrooms , chopped bacon bits, or fresh herbs of your choosing – fresh French tarragon is a favorite of mine!)
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PNP: Movie Reviews Safe for Family Viewing
Tracy Ruckman: Surrender is Key to Writers
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Fay Lamb: On the Ledge: A Special Gathering
Sheryl Holmes: Created to Crave
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Sheryl Holmes: Give Hope: Be His Hands, Lips, and Feet
WIP BLOG: The Unstoppable Power of Words
Tracy Ruckman: Immersed in the 1920s as Historical Fiction Writer
Julie Arduini: Christmas Music
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PNP BLOG: Does Your Nativity Set Have Personality?
Sheryl Holmes BLOG: Give Hope: Dump an Omelet in the Trash
PNP: Cancer Survivor and Mom of Nine Offers Hope All Year Long
Tracy Ruckman: Christmas at Rumi Rancho
Julie Arduini: The Focus of Christmas
Betty Owens: Authorview: Elizabeth Noyes
Fay Lamb: On the Ledge: A Very Special MomMonday's Blogs:
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Tracy Ruckman: Romance, Suspense, Cruises, and Retirement: An Author’s Life
Julie Arduini: Christmas Present Memories
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